Post on 12-Dec-2021
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Introduction
• The purpose of this presentation is to introduce you to screen printing.
• Topics to be covered – Equipment – Artwork – Output Devices – Screens – Documentation
Equipment
• Following are images of some of the equipment necessary to operate a production.
• Automated shops will usually have some manual equipment which is used for sampling and for testing.
• It is important for all shops to do some R&D to keep up with current trends.
Art Considerations • Dark Colored Garments
– Image Size - Large – Contrast - Severe – Color - Bright – Easy to identify subject
• Light Colored Garments – Image Size - Varies – Contrast - Subtle – Colors – Soft to Bright – Easy to identify subject
Artwork Specifications • Resolution
– 2-2.5 times the LPI to be used • 45 LPI = 100-150 DPI • 55 LPI = 125-175 DPI • 65 LPI = 150-200 DPI
• Dot Angle – 61 Degrees for all colors-raster & vector
• Dot Shape – Eliptical
A Day in the Life of a Screen Stretch the Screen - put it into the sink Wet Degrease Dry Coat Dry Expose Washout Dry
A Day in the Life of a Screen • Tape & Blockout • Print • Remove ink • Ink Degradent • Wash • Reclaim • Retension • Degrease
Order Form The purpose of an order form is to dispense information so once an order is
placed in the system, it can go through without questioning what needs to be done.
It should include all contact information.
Product information including quantities
Delivery information
Shipping information
Design requirements
Billing information
Any information that will allow the job to be processed without problems.
Print Strike-Off Specs • In order to be able to duplicate a job, it is important to
know how the job was done. This form may be altered several times. As it is, the old version should be thrown away so mistakes are not made. – Art – Screen making – Ink – Sampling – Production
Print Production Log • In order to be able to schedule, you have to know how long
it takes to produce specific types of jobs. • This form is divided into three parts.
– Left side is filled out by the production manager including an estimated time to run the job.
– Center is filled out in production. Time should be rounded off to the nearest 5 minute interval.
– Right side is filled out once the job is completed. – The completed time of one job is the beginning time of the next
job.
Stopped Production Report Form Press # _____ Customer __________________ Job # ___________________
Date_____Time: From____To_____ Reason Ink Build Up (Wipe Screens)________ Lint__________________________ Pinholes______________________ Change Squeegee______________ Re-register Screen(s)___________ Adjust Press___________________ Change Ink Color_______________ Add Ink_______________________ Ripped Screen_________________ Wait for Product________________ QC Hold______________________ Print Approval_________________ Other________________________
www.TaubliebConsulting.com • Charlie Taublieb
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